Monday, 6 February 2012

February Challenge - Anything Goes!

It's time for another challenge at the Pretty Little Ribbon Shop and this month it was Sarah who set the challenge - Anything Goes! So choose your favourite papers, dies, or anything you prefer and join in the fun with us.

My first creation is a heart shaped box with embellishments...

I cut the box on Cameo, and believe me it was not easy to assemble. But I was pleased with the end result. The box bottom was cut in plain gold mirror card and the top is gold with a silver swirl design. Unfortunately, the silver does not show too well. I went around the top edge of my box with beautiful 25mm Honey Beige Sheer Elegance Ribbon from the Pretty Little Ribbon Shop. I also used this for my double bow. My rose is a cut file from the lovely Birds blog here. I inked some 120gsm weight paper with Starburst Stains - Ramblin' Rose Pink, then cut out my rose. The leaves are edged with gold Rub'n Buff.

I also inked the edge of a small luggage tag with gold Rub'n Buff, then stamped Happy Birthday in gold Encore metallic ink. I added some gold curling wire and a tiny dragonfly cut from vellum, with Glamour Dust sprinkled on the wings.

My second creation is a quote card...

I quite like this one step card shape. I layered two Spellbinder Fleur De Lis Squares. On the top square I added a quote from one of the digi stamps by Raindrop Echo Designs. The bottom and edges of my card are embossed. I made my flower and bow with beautiful 38mm Red Silky Crush Ribbon and added some red dew drops. The ribbon and dew drops are from the Pretty Little Ribbon Shop.

My team mates have some beautiful things to show you this month. Do stop by and take a look.

Your cards and boxes have 'special' stamped all over them Sasha (although not literally of course!) I love the elegance of the gold heart box and the punches of hot red are gorgeous on the card. Thanks for your comments on my blog - the idea of sledging fills me with horror! Hope you're keeping warm! Vicky x

Sasha, your work is always amazing! The heart shaped box look beautiful! I love that you used metallic cardstock and the ribbon and flowers look gorgeous on it.Your step card looks so elegant. I love the embossed background and the double Fleur De Lis Square. I need to do that on a card.Hugs and smiles

Hi Sasha that box was so tricky to put together you should set the mess I made of mine will never see the light of day it rubbish, yours on the other hand is simply sensational I adore your choice of card and those beautiful embellishments wow just stunning, Your card is once again breathtaking a shear joy, so many beautiful details on here. What a talented lady you are.

Oh my , the heart box is stunning Sasha.... I can see it filled with chocolates (typical of me!) Your attention to detail is faultless in all your creations, amazing work :0)Congrats on being in the top 5 at the all sorts challenge last week too :0)Jenny x

This box is incredible. Yes. Incredible. It is just gorgeous Sasha! Your work is always so perfect with the little details you add. Now the card. Wow. Sigh. Pop of red=perfect. Some one else on here used the word "breathtaking"....yes. Absolutely correct term for your projects....actually, breathtaking applies to ALL of your work ;-D

OMG, Sasha!!!! I had to pick my jaw up off the keyboard before I could comment...WOW, girl...your creations are absolutely STUNNING!!!! I can't get over how elegant and classy looking your heart box is...the papers are lovely and the ribbon was adhered perfectly!!!! I love your beautiful red and white card, too...sooo elegant with the fancy dies and pretty details!!! Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration!!!!

Oh my word this incredible !!! Wow what a masterpiece. Heart boxes are a beauty in themselves but you have decorated this one to be in a class of it's own. I so admire talent & you have certainty got tons of it. I can't believe you cut this out with a Cameo. I've heard lots of good things about those machines but think it would be too much to wrap this mind around. Beautiful work ....Janie